How often does The Clever Bunch mentoring program run? When is the next intake?
You can join The Clever Bunch program as soon as you’re ready to grow your business. The best time to start marketing your business is yesterday, the second best time is now!
Why is the program a 12-month commitment?
To make an overnight success it takes … well … a bit more than one night.
Rolling out sustainable marketing strategies takes time, not to mention continuous improvement.
Our goal is to make a huge ongoing improvement to your business, not just give you a temporary spike in sales.
We assist you in rolling out different campaigns every month over the 12 months, so you’ll be a self-sufficient marketing ninja by the end of the program.
What happens when the 12 months are up?
Some of our members never want to leave the family! For those who would love to continue working with us and keep their momentum and growth going, you can apply to join our Genius Bunch program.
This is where, every 2 months, you work on implementation and business growth strategies with Franziska and Christo, together with fellow Genius Bunch members.
The Genius Bunch mentoring and mastermind sessions help you consolidate what you‘ve learnt in The Clever Bunch and move to the next level. Plus you can re-attend any The Clever Bunch sessions you‘d like to!
Do I have access to online videos?
Yes, as a member you have access to a private members’ portal that shares a wealth of information, templates, lessons, how-to-videos and insights.
Who facilitates The Clever Bunch workshops?
While Basic Bananas is a team of awesome, creative people, Franziska and Christo (our co-founders) work personally with The Clever Bunch members throughout the monthly workshops as well as the weekly Advisory Board sessions. So you’re tapping straight into their geniusness!
Can I also get your co-founders Christo and Franziska to look over my business and marketing?
Absolutely! Each week Franziska or Christo run our live Advisory Board (it‘s like a live online workshop), where you can ask any questions and get unlimited, specific feedback from them!
What further support do you offer between the monthly sessions?
You’ll have more support at your fingertips than you’ll ever need!
Every week you have access to an online Advisory Board call where you can get your campaigns reviewed and questions answered by the founders of Basic Bananas.
You also get 24/7 access to a private online business mastermind group with all Basic Bananas members and our very own team of marketing experts supporting each other, exchanging ideas, and brainstorming campaigns.
All members have access to a wealth of information, templates, lessons, how-to-videos and insights in our private members’ portal.
And of course, you can also always pick up the phone and talk to one of our clever team members who’ll be happy to help you.
What if I‘m stuck with a question or have an idea I want to run past Basic Bananas?
See us as your extended marketing team! As a member, simply send it in to be covered at the weekly Advisory Board, raise it in the private Mastermind group or give us a call! We’re always happy to help out!
I don‘t have time to make all the weekly Advisory Board sessions, is that ok?
That‘s fine, we don‘t expect every member to be on them every week. Plus, all Advisory Board sessions are recorded.
After all, the more you’re implementing our strategies, the more customers you’ll attract, and there may be times you’ll be busy making money – or sitting on an island sipping cocktails while the business is making money. Those are great excuses!
I‘m not that tech savvy. Will The Clever Bunch work for me?
Some of our most successful members are not technical at all. Sometimes that can be an advantage, because you just outsource the nitty gritty. The one thing we recommend not to outsource is your strategy! As a business owner, you have to understand your marketing strategy.
Do I need a website to be able to apply content from the program?
While it’s not a must, having a website is generally beneficial for most businesses.
If you’re just about to get a new website, it‘s best to start the program first. That way we can support you as it’s built and make sure it’s doing its best job for your business.
Ideally, you’ll want to have your new website launched by month 4 of The Clever Bunch program as you’ll be building your marketing and sales funnels integrated with your website to generate leads.
Do I need any tools to be able to apply content from the program?
You don‘t need to have anything in place – we’ll advise you with the best options for your needs and situation.
Do I need a CRM and email marketing platform to be able to apply strategies from the program?
No, but we do highly recommend using one. We’ll advise you with the best option for your needs and hold your hand (if you need hand holding) to get familiar with it. Oh, plus members get access to our very own email marketing templates already set up and ready to go.
Can Basic Bananas help me find a Virtual Assistant?
Yes, we can! Part of our content is all about outsourcing to be able to scale up your business as things grow. As you grow, you need to be able to handle the increased workload and a Virtual assistant (VA) can be a fantastic way to grow your team.
Plus we’ll advise you how to grow your team, whether it‘s with a VA, contractors, or in-house team members.
How much money can I expect to make, applying the lessons from The Clever Bunch program into my business?
This depends entirely on the type of business you are in, how well you’re already positioned in the market, and how motivated you are to implement our strategies.
You’ll learn the most effective ways to attract more clients and make more sales.
The key to the expectation of results is your willingness to learn and implement what you learn. It‘s not uncommon for small business owners who do the work to double or triple their revenues in less than a year.
I’ve read all the success stories of businesses who succeeded through The Clever Bunch. Are there some that don't succeed and, if yes, why?
Great question! Even though we have a screening process to make sure we‘re working with businesses who will get results, it’s still up to the business owner to implement the strategies learnt.
The strategies you learn are proven, so we know they work. So really, it comes down to self-motivation whether someone succeeds hugely or not at all. If you follow the program and recommendations, you will be a success story!
People who are not motivated to make changes and apply the principles learnt, won‘t grow. There is unfortunately no magic pill.
Can I pay off the investment for the program?
Yes, of course. You can either pay the whole course fee upfront, or alternatively, to help with cash flow, we also have a payment plan option, spread out across 10 months.
Upfront option: $14,900
Easy option: 10 x $1,690
Don’t forget to check out our Premium and VIP Clever Bunch memberships which include additional 1-on-1 coaching and accountability – either with our in-house business coach or the co-founders themselves.
Is the payment tax deductible?
Yes, absolutely! As this is a business support program, it counts as a business expense.
Can my partner join the program?
Yes, it‘s fantastic to bring a team member, spouse or business partner, as you’ll both accelerate your growth together.
We want to make it an easy decision for you to bring a partner, so each additional person is only $2,500 to join the full program.
This applies to family, team members, and business partners in the same company.
I work from home and have a pet. Is it ok if my pet sometimes joins in?
With flexible workplaces these days, our pets are used to having us around more. We love seeing everyone’s pets. We’ve had The Clever Bunch members with cats on laps, and one who even brought her pet goat to a session! We also have 2 Kelpies you may see every now and then too!
As long as your furry friends don’t distract you too much, they’re more than welcome to say hello!
I‘d like to join The Clever Bunch program - what’s the next step?
The first step is to book in for an assessment call to help assess whether The Clever Bunch is a good fit for you. To have a chat, register your interest here or call us on +61 2 8417 8011.
What happens once I join the program?
First things first – do a happy dance! Or whatever you normally do to celebrate your wins!!
Your Relationship Rockstar will schedule a welcome call to make sure you’ll get everything, plus more, out of your membership.
You’ll receive a Welcome Pack in the mail with all the important details to get the most out of The Clever Bunch program. Plus, you’ll gain immediate access to our members‘ portal, the weekly Advisory Board calls, and our online community. That way you can get started straight away!
